Environmental Science

Duquesne's Environmental and Energy Engineering program equips you with the ability to ask critical questions, communicate effectively, embrace uncertainty, and define complex issues as you develop innovative solutions. These are the essential skills engineering leaders will need to navigate the evolving challenges of the future.

Learning Outcomes

1. Effective Communication: Graduates will demonstrate the ability to communicate complex engineering concepts clearly and effectively to diverse audiences.
2. Critical Inquiry and Problem-Solving: Graduates will be able to ask critical questions, define complex issues, and develop innovative solutions to address evolving environmental and energy challenges.
3. Practical Application and Collaboration: Graduates will gain hands-on experience through participation in practical experiences, collaborative research, and real-world projects, applying theoretical knowledge to real-world challenges.
4. Interdisciplinary Expertise: Graduates will develop a diverse skillset that includes proficiency in science, critical thinking, communication, and leadership, enabling them to approach problems from multiple perspectives.
5. Global Environmental and Energy Awareness: Graduates will be prepared to address and impact pressing environmental and energy issues on a global scale.
6. Career and Graduate School Readiness: Graduates will enhance their technical abilities and communication skills, positioning themselves for successful careers in engineering and advanced studies in environmental and energy fields.

Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies

Bridges/Gen Ed	Environmental Science	Math	Biology	Chemistry	Total
38-44 credits	39 credits	22 credits	8 credits	8 credits	120 credits

Bridges Curriculum & General Education Courses

BRDG 100 Research & Information Skills	1 credit
BRDG 101 Writing and Analysis	3 credits
BRDG 102 Writing and Literature	3 credits
BRDG 105 Intro to Ethical Reasoning	3 credits
EQ Essential Questions Seminar	3 credits
BRCT Critical Thinking	3 credits
BRCF Cultural Fluency & Responsiveness	3 credits
BRET Ethical Reasoning	3 credits
BRSH Social & Historical Reasoning	3 credits
BRQS Quantitative & Scientific Reasoning	3 credits
BRCC Communication & Creative Expression	3 credits
THEO/PHIL Course	3 credits
ENGL 302W Scientific Writing	3 credits
SPRG 105 Seminar: Career Development	1 credit
Experiential Learning	1-6 credits
Total	38-44 credits

Environmental Science Courses

ENVI 251 Principles of Environmental Science	3 credits
ENVI 472 Environmental Biology	3 credits
ENVI 452 Environmental Chemistry	3 credits
ENVI 470 Environmental Toxicology	3 credits
ENVI Capstone	0-3 credits
Total	15 required credits

Math Courses

MATH 115 Calculus I	4 credits
MATH 225 Statistics I	3 credits
MATH/CS Elective (x2)	6 credits
Total	13 required credits

Chemistry Courses

CHEM 121 General Chemistry I	3 credits
CHEM 121L General Chemistry I Lab	1 credit
CHEM 122 General Chemistry II	3 credits
CHEM 122L General Chemistry II Lab	1 credit
CHEM 211 Organic Chemistry I	3 credits
CHEM 211L Organic Chemistry I Lab	1 credit
CHEM 212 Organic Chemistry II	3 credits
CHEM 212L Organic Chemistry II Lab	1 credit
Total	16 required credits

Biology Courses

BIOL 111 Biology I	3 credits
BIOL 111L Biology I Lab	1 credit
BIOL 112 Biology II	3 credits
BIOL 112L Biology II Lab	1 credit
BIOL 212 Cell & Molecular Biology	3 credits
BIOL 250 General Microbiology	3 credits
Total	14 required credits

Physics Courses

PHYS 201 Physics I	3 credits
PHYS 201L Physics I Lab	1 credit
PHYS 202 Physics II	3 credits
PHYS 202L Physics II Lab	1 credit
Total	8 required credits

*Students must take a minimum of 9 credits of general electives.